Catchers
Jason Varitek
BOSTON RED SOX
Age: 35
2008 salary: $9 million
Key stat: Career .350 on base percentage
The skinny: Arguably the heart and soul of the Red Sox over their recent run
of success, Varitek is competent both at and behind the plate, but more
importantly a leader and spokesman for the team. If he does move on, his
leadership will be missed, but his skills have been on the decline since 2005.
壹报导：你不用去问力红到底谁是RedSox的心脏和灵魂，Tek无疑是RedSox近年
来成功的主要关键之一。Tek不论是在打击区上或者打击区后方都有足够能力让
胜任，更重要的他是球队的领导者以及发言人。如果他到了别队，球团将失去
一位领导者，但是他的各项能力从05年以后便逐年下滑。
Ivan Rodriguez
DETROIT TIGERS
Age: 36
2008 salary: $13 million
Key stat: Career .303 hitter with 1,182 RBIs in 17 seasons.
The skinny: Pundits mocked the Tigers when they signed this aging,
injury-prone catcher to a four-year contract before the 2004 season. But
Pudge and the Tigers have had the last laugh. He has been fairly healthy and
hit for a solid average. His power has been on the decline over the last
three seasons, but part of that can be attributed to his home park.
壹报导：许多球评在Tigers于04年季前给了这位满身是伤的老捕手四年合约时候，都
在一旁科科的偷笑。但是Pudge和Tigers才是一直科科笑到最后的人。他一直保持健康
且都能打出不错的成绩。他的power在过去三季不断下滑，但部分原因可以归咎于
他所处的球场。
Paul Lo Duca
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Age: 35
2008 salary: $5 million
Key stat: Career .288 hitter.
The skinny: His best days appear to be behind him, and he has also been
caught up in the steroids scandal to a degree. Although a four-time All-Star,
the former Met will have to prove himself to get a multi-year deal in 2009.
壹报导：他最好的时光已经远离了，而他自己也深陷某*之力丑闻中。身为四度
全星星球员，这为前Mets明星球员必须证明他自己能力才能在09年拿到复数年合约。
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